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ivoryjohn · 03-16-2011, 06:39 PM

My timing gear was replaced with an aluminum gear. It was not drilled as near as I can see through the pin hole in the timing gear cover. A friend drilled a timing gear pin dimple at what he figures was TDC using an angle drill through the pin hole. I am still having timing problems, don't trust the hole drilled by my friend, and intend to replace the gear with a fresh gear with the dimple in the correct place. I assume that the new gears come pre-drilled in the right location.

What are your thoughts on the kind of timing gear to buy, aluminum vs. fiber vs. laminated? I plan on replacing it while I have the radiator off getting a new neck soldered on.

What other bases should I cover while I have the radiator off?

I picture replacing the gear without problems. Remove the radiator, support the front of the engine, line up the punch marks on the crank gear and the timing gear, remove the timing gear nut with the special wrench, R and R the timing gear and again lining up the gear marks. be sure the cam spring and plunger are in place and replacing the cover. If the marks are matched up the timing dimple should be lined up under the pin hole right?

Go ahead...I can take it! What is going to ruin my plans this time?

03-16-2011, 06:39 PM	#1
ivoryjohn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: picauyne ms. Posts: 251	fiber vs. aluminum timing gear? My timing gear was replaced with an aluminum gear. It was not drilled as near as I can see through the pin hole in the timing gear cover. A friend drilled a timing gear pin dimple at what he figures was TDC using an angle drill through the pin hole. I am still having timing problems, don't trust the hole drilled by my friend, and intend to replace the gear with a fresh gear with the dimple in the correct place. I assume that the new gears come pre-drilled in the right location. What are your thoughts on the kind of timing gear to buy, aluminum vs. fiber vs. laminated? I plan on replacing it while I have the radiator off getting a new neck soldered on. What other bases should I cover while I have the radiator off? I picture replacing the gear without problems. Remove the radiator, support the front of the engine, line up the punch marks on the crank gear and the timing gear, remove the timing gear nut with the special wrench, R and R the timing gear and again lining up the gear marks. be sure the cam spring and plunger are in place and replacing the cover. If the marks are matched up the timing dimple should be lined up under the pin hole right? Go ahead...I can take it! What is going to ruin my plans this time?